When a baby is born, families and homes go through significant changes. The roles of mothers, fathers, and caregivers shift. Gender plays a crucial role in deciding who does which tasks, when, and for how long. This has a significant impact on work, income, and even leisure. The Gender and Diversity Sector Framework Document sheds light on the inequalities experienced within … [Read more...] about Families: What do they need to achieve equitable parenting?
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Active Fatherhood: the Best Gift for this Father’s Day
"I always wanted to be a father. It was great news the day my partner and I took the pregnancy test and it came back positive. I thought I was prepared for what was to come - or so I thought - because I had been involved in raising my younger brother. During the pregnancy, thanks to my partner, I understood that my responsibility as a father began from the moment we made the … [Read more...] about Active Fatherhood: the Best Gift for this Father’s Day
Menstrual Health and Menopause: Stages that Go Hand in Hand
It's May 28, 2023: International Menstrual Hygiene Day. Still to this day, millions don´t have access to products that ensure proper menstrual health. This is compounded by stigmas, misinformation, and insufficient or inadequate infrastructure. The taboos associated with this natural process cause many girls to miss up to 5 days of school each month. Recently, several … [Read more...] about Menstrual Health and Menopause: Stages that Go Hand in Hand
Calling all climate change, gender, and diversity researchers
What role do women and diverse groups play in climate action? How are they affected by global warming? The new GDLab call for research proposals seeks to contribute to generating knowledge to understand the challenges and opportunities at the intersection of gender, diversity, and climate change. Read more about it! What is the connection between gender, diversity, and … [Read more...] about Calling all climate change, gender, and diversity researchers
A Journey into Leadership as a Caribbean Woman
From a young age, kids learn by observing, listening and asking questions. I know I learned a lot from seeing my dad working hard, sometimes late shifts at night, and figuring out how to solve problems in challenging situations. I was raised by him as a single dad until the age of 8, a few miles outside of the capital city of Jamaica, Kingston. I believe that the time spent … [Read more...] about A Journey into Leadership as a Caribbean Woman